Chemical Constituents:

The chief active constituent of the fruits (berries) is a hydroquinone, embelin (2,5-dihydorxy-3-lauryl-p-benzoquinone), a dimmer of embelin, vilangin. They also contain embolic acid, volatile and fixed oils, colouring matter, tannin, resin and an alkaloid, christembine (Ghani, 2003).

Mode of Uses:

An infusion of the leaves is taken for the treatment of jaundice (Chakma).

Root extract with water is taken at night in constipation (Khumi).

Decoction of the root is a very effective medicine against influenza and the infusion is effective against cough and diarrhoea. An infusion of the leaves is taken by Chakma of Chittagong Hill Tracts for the cure of jaundice.